Age bias is a growing problem in the workplace in California and throughout the United States. If you have any reason to believe that your loved one is a victim of such discrimination, this article will identify some of the tell-tale signs of such unlawful conduct.
Unexplained or Inconsistent Reason for Termination
California is an at-will state which means that you or your employer may end the relationship at any time for any reason which is not unlawful. Furthermore, your employer is not legally obligated to provide you with a reason for the termination. If, however, they provide you with a reason that is completely untrue and you have the documentation to prove the reason is false, then you should consult with an experienced employment law attorney to see if you may have a case. You may have an age discrimination case if your replacement is under the age of 40 and does not have any of the credentials or experience for the position in which you were terminated. If one or both of the above scenarios applies to your termination, contact an attorney, who regularly handles age discrimination cases, as soon as possible so that evidence is not lost or unfortunately even destroyed.
Lesser Job Assignments or Duties
If your loved one or peer is continually assigned lesser tasks and job duties that are normally handled by far less experienced employees, then the employer may be attempting to force older employees to quit. Other subtle tactics used by employers to force employees to quit include minimizing their role in the company and excluding them from important meetings and email communications. Although you should constantly look for ways to expand your skills so as to become an indispensable asset to your employer, the harsh reality is that age discrimination is becoming more prevalent in today’s workplace. If you believe that your role at work has been marginalized because of your age, contact an age discrimination attorney today to discuss your options, potential solutions and whether you have a case.
Lack of Raises or Promotion
If your loved one met all of the performance criteria to earn a raise or bonus and yet did not receive it, then age discrimination may be in play particularly if younger employees received bonuses despite failing to meet the criteria. Talk to a lawyer first as you may not be able to see discrimination taking place as age discrimination is often quite subtle.
Bad Performance Reviews
When companies want older employees to retire or quit, employers begin to issue unjustified warnings or performance reviews. If there is no basis for the reviews and you have evidence that shows the criticism is false, then age discrimination may be at work. If a loved one has a stellar performance history over several years and all of a sudden and unjustifiably become one of the worst performing employees, then age discrimination may unfortunately be in play.
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If you believe your loved one is a victim of age bias at work, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Perrin Law Group today for a free consultation..
